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Captain Mark McConnell meets the Queen on board the Royal Yacht Britannia in 1986.
15 Sep 2022
Navy
News

An honour and privilege

Navy's Captain Mark McConnell had the honour of meeting and mixing with Queen Elizabeth II twice in his career.

People & service
Australian Defence Force Academy midshipmen and officer cadets make up the Guard for the opening of Parliament House on May 9, 1988. Captain Jayne Craig’s white uniform reflects the Queen's pink outfit.
15 Sep 2022
Navy
News

Naval officers' royal day to remember

Three naval officers have recalled their unforgettable experience of the day new Parliament House opened and the Queen inspected the Guard.

People & service
Members of the HMAS Perth ceremonial guard stand at attention during an official reception for the Exercise Kakadu 2022 opening ceremony at the Darwin Convention Centre. Photos: Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper
14 Sep 2022
Navy, Air Force
News

Kakadu opens with remembrance and respect

Exercise Kakadu 2022 has been officially opened in Darwin with a reception steeped in tradition, remembrance and respect.

Capability & technology
Members of Australia's Federation Guard fire a M2A2 howitzer ceremonial gun during a 96-gun salute held at Parliament House in Canberra to honour the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. Photo: Corporal Cameron Pegg
12 Sep 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Vale Her Majesty The Queen

To mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Australia’s Federation Guard conducted a 96-gun salute on the forecourt of Parliament House.

Alliances & relationships
Royal Australian Navy medical officers Commander Robert Turner and Lieutenant Cody Nash transfer a simulated casualty from a MH-60R Seahawk during a training exercise on board HMAS Canberra. Photo: Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski
08 Sep 2022
Navy
News

Medical 'emergency' tests skills

The Australian Defence Force deployed a team of specialist personnel to support the disposal of explosive remnants of war in Nauru.

Alliances & relationships
Hobart-class guided missile destroyer HMAS Sydney strikes a land target with a Harpoon surface-to-surface missile during Exercise Pacific Vanguard 2022.
08 Sep 2022
Navy
News

Forces combine for firepower mission

In the seas off the tropical island of Guam, five nations have again combined to test their maritime warfare skills.

Capability & technology
Crowds catch the action as an F/A-18F Super Hornet flies low and fast to celebrate the opening of the Brisbane Festival's Riverfire on September 3. Photos: Corporal Brett Sherriff
07 Sep 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Precision flying on display at Riverfire

The ADF provided a spectacular curtain-raiser for Queensland’s largest arts and cultural event, Brisbane Festival’s Riverfire.

Capability & technology
Meg, Sally and Cath from the Red Cross Lifeblood Centre with the Deputy Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Chris Smith as he donates plasma at the launch of the 2022 Defence Blood Challenge. Photo: Petty Officer Bradley Darvill
06 Sep 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence Blood Challenge open to new donors

Defence personnel will be presenting their arms to give more than 11,000 blood or plasma donations as part of the 2022 Defence Blood Challenge.

Community engagement
Chau Giang Phan prepares to depart for a flight in an EC-135 aircraft at HMAS Albatross. Photo: Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas
06 Sep 2022
Navy
News

A wish takes flight

The Fleet Air Arm was privileged to grant the wish of 13-year-old Chau Giang Phan, who visited HMAS Albatross and took flight over Shoalhaven.

People & service
Australian Defence Vessel Reliant docked at Brisbane International Cruise Terminal for its flag-raising ceremony. Photos: Sergeant Ben Dempster
05 Sep 2022
Navy
News

A vessel Pacific partners can rely on

A vessel that will support Australia’s Pacific family has joined the Royal Australian Navy fleet ahead of the 2022 high-risk weather season.

Alliances & relationships
Family and friends welcome home their loved ones on board HMAS Canberra as the ship returns to Fleet Base East following a regional presence deployment. Photo: Able Seaman Callum Davis
05 Sep 2022
Navy
News

Home for Father's Day

The families of hundreds of ADF personnel lined the wharf at Fleet Base East on Father’s Day to welcome home their loved ones from a three-month…

People & service
Leanne Caban (centre) with the captain, Stephen Smith, and crew of HMAS Courage after participating in the Battle of the Boats at the Henley on Todd Regatta in Alice Springs. Photo: Leading Seaman Shane Cameron
31 Aug 2022
Navy
News

Navy drops anchor for outback regatta

Royal Australian Navy sailors from both South Australia and the Northern Territory reinvigorated a long-standing tradition when they converged on…

People & service
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